NASDAQ$AGYS
Agilysys Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Agilysys' Q4 2020 earnings were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company still achieved revenue growth and improved its cash balance.
Agilysys reported Q4 2020 revenue of $39.7 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, despite challenges from COVID-19. The company's recurring revenue reached a record $22.3 million, driven by a 30% increase in subscription revenue. However, the company reported a net loss of $27.0 million, impacted by one-time capitalized software related impairment charges, but adjusted EPS was $0.05. The company's cash balance increased to $46.7 million.
- Total net revenue increased to $39.7 million from $36.6 million in the prior year.
- Recurring revenues reached a record $22.3 million, accounting for 56% of total net revenue.
- Subscription revenues increased by 30% year-over-year and comprised 39% of total recurring revenues.
- Free cash flow was $4.9 million, compared to $3.9 million in the prior year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Agilysys · Revenue · Quarterly
$34.4M
Revenue by segment
Agilysys · $39.7M total across 3 segments · Q4 2020
- Subscription and maintenance$22.3M—56.2%
- Products$9.36M—23.6%
- Professional services$7.99M—20.2%
Forward guidance
Agilysys expects a challenging first quarter in fiscal year 2021 with a potential 35% year-over-year decline in revenue and approximately break-even Adjusted EBITDA due to the pandemic and customer concessions. However, they anticipate business levels will improve from that low point and remain positive on their medium and long-term growth prospects.
Tailwinds
- The company is well-positioned to serve the increased and changing technology demands of the hospitality industry due to product innovation.
- They are seeing good sales activity with an increased need for technology solutions to secure the safety and comfort of guests.
- Newer products are expected to play a major role in the recovery phase and beyond.
- A $35 million convertible investment from MAK Capital will strengthen the balance sheet and allow for financial flexibility.
- The company is navigating through the crisis from a position of relative strength and expects to come out of it even stronger in terms of competitive differentiation.
Headwinds
- The current April-June fiscal 2021 first quarter is expected to be challenging.
- A possible 35% year-over-year decline in revenue is anticipated due to the general business downturn.
- Various one-time recurring revenue related and other concessions have been given to customers.
- The short term remains uncertain.
- Full fiscal year 2021 guidance is not being released at this time due to the rapidly changing environment.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+1.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+8.3%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
37 / 62 earnings
Positive
+24.3%
Q2 2025
Best reaction
-20.2%
Q3 2026
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +0.0% | -8.0% | +24.5% | |
| Q3 2026 | -20.2% | -23.6% | -35.4% | |
| Q2 2026 | +22.7% | +9.0% | +9.2% | |
| Q1 2026 | -4.7% | -0.0% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +22.3% | +22.4% | +30.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +12.7% | +22.2% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.8% | +6.7% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +24.3% | +24.8% | +36.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.3% | +5.5% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -11.8% | -11.2% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.8% | +2.1% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +13.0% | +14.4% | +18.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.8% | -6.6% | +2.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.9% | +15.1% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.8% | -0.7% | +13.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -19.8% | -8.7% | -13.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.2% | -1.9% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.3% | +3.9% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -16.8% | -24.0% | +21.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.4% | +4.9% | +49.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +19.5% | +16.3% | +40.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.5% | +3.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +10.8% | +7.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.7% | -0.9% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.8% | +3.0% | +15.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.2% | +12.1% | +12.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +15.1% | +23.5% | +46.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.1% | +8.1% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.1% | -6.0% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.0% | +12.9% | +21.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.3% | -1.3% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.3% | -2.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2% | +2.0% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.7% | -0.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.0% | +7.2% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.6% | +10.8% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.5% | -2.5% | +5.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.3% | -4.4% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +20.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -17.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +7.4% | — | — |
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